Roasted Salsa Verde
Roasted salsa verde is a chunky, charred Mexican condiment made by air-frying tomatillos, jalapeños, and garlic, then pulsing them with spices. It's ready in 20 minutes and tastes far better than jarred versions.
Roasted salsa verde is a chunky, charred Mexican condiment made by air-frying tomatillos, jalapeños, and garlic, then pulsing them with spices. It's ready in 20 minutes and tastes far better than jarred versions.


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Place the tomatillos, jalapeño, serrano pepper, optional red chiles, onion, and garlic into an air fryer basket.
Roast at 400°F for 15 minutes until the vegetables are soft and charred.
Transfer all the roasted vegetables and any juices to a blender.
Add the dried cilantro, chicken bouillon powder, black pepper, and onion powder to the blender.
Pulse the blender a few times until the salsa reaches a chunky consistency. Avoid over-blending for a better texture.
Pour the salsa into a serving bowl. Serve with tortilla chips.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
air fryer · blender
Yes. Roast the vegetables on a baking sheet at 400°F for 15 minutes until soft and charred, then blend as directed.
Pulse fewer times. Over-blending breaks down the vegetables too much. Aim for a chunky texture with visible pieces.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Yes, they are optional. The recipe works well with just tomatillos, jalapeño, and serrano pepper.
Use it as a condiment for tacos, enchiladas, grilled chicken, or eggs.